Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Monica is an entertainment reporter covering TV, film, and music. Alana Thompson, aka Honey Boo Boo, is back in the spotlight ...

Alana Thompson is reclaiming her story. The former child star, famously known as "Honey Boo Boo," is returning to television to narrate her own Lifetime biopic, I Was Honey Boo Boo, premiering on May ...

Alana “Honey Boo Boo” Thompson admitted she is worried about what her mother, “Mama June” Shannon, will think of her upcoming Lifetime biopic. “I’m a little nervous,” the 19-year-old told People on ...

Alana Thompson was just 6 years old when she was plunged into a life of fame in “Toddlers & Tiaras.” She became known as “Honey Boo Boo.” Thompson narrates a new biopic, “I Was Honey Boo Boo,” coming ...

Narrated by the “Toddlers & Tiaras” and “Here Comes Honey Boo Boo” star herself, the new Lifetime biopic, “I Was Honey Boo Boo,” explores Alana Thompson’s life and family dynamic, specifically with ...

The new Lifetime movie “I Was Honey Boo Boo” explores the wild story of former reality star Alana “Honey Boo Boo” Thompson. While on the kids’ pageant circuit, Alana (Vale Cooper, Happy Face) became ...

Alana Thompson’s relationship with her mom and dad look different than when 'Here Comes Honey Boo Boo' ended 8 years ago McKinley Franklin is a contributing writer at PEOPLE. She has been working at ...

A new lifetime movie called I Was Honey Boo Boo premieres tonight, Saturday, May 17 at 8 p.m. on Lifetime. Tune in to watch for free, live with a trial of Philo. • Don’t have cable? You can watch I ...